License By Mail

Licensing Ordinance

All dogs 4 months of age and older must be licensed annually with Prince William County by January 1st or within 30 days of turning 4 months old. Newly acquired dogs must be licensed within 30 days.

View the complete Prince William County ordinance

Mailing Address

To license by mail:

1. Enclose copies of all required paperwork. The license application below may be downloaded and included, but it is not required.
2. Determine the correct license fee for each of your pets.
3. Make your check or money order payable to “Prince William County.” Please do not send cash.
4. Mail your paperwork and payment to:
   
   

   Prince William County Pet Licensing
   c/o PetData
   PO Box 141929
   Irving, TX 75014-1929

Download License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

Required Paperwork

1. A current rabies vaccination certificate is required if the rabies vaccination on file has expired. Please check your certificate for correct address and pet information.

Your paperwork will not be returned to you, so please retain a copy of your documents for your records.

License Fees

Standard License Fees
Unaltered Dog	$10.00
Spayed/Neutered Dog	$10.00
Other Fees
Replacement Tag	$1.00

License Application (PDF format) *To use as an electronic fillable form, open in Adobe Reader.

Due Date

Payment for your license is due by January 1st. If you are licensing for the first time, you must purchase a license within 30 days of obtaining a pet over the age of 4 months or within 30 days of moving into Prince William County.